Augusto Ramos outlined three key issues that will define his mandate – along with a first 100-day plan – at the General Assembly of Mexico’s national trucking association.
IRU New Industry Shaper Augusto Ramos has officially been installed as CANACAR’s President.
CANACAR’s new Consejo Nacional Directivo leadership group – the organisation’s highest governing body responsible for leading and representing industry strategies – was also formally appointed for the 2026–27 period.
Three strategic priorities
Augusto Ramos outlined three key issues to CANACAR members that will define his mandate.
First, he underlined the importance of the Mexico–United States–Canada Agreement (TMEC), known as USMCA in the United States and CUSMA in Canada, as a cornerstone of Mexico’s economy and trucking industry. Trucks transport 80% of goods traded under TMEC.
The upcoming revision of North America’s trade agreement is a key issue for trucking in the region. IRU’s recent North American Leadership Dialogue in Mexico reinforced the industry’s position that the revision should avoid any major changes that would require legislative approval.
Second, he called for the urgent modernisation of the industry’s vehicle fleet, noting that the average age of trucks in Mexico currently stands at 19 years. Fleet renewal, he said, is essential to improve efficiency, safety and environmental performance.
Third, Augusto Ramos stressed the need to strengthen security at all levels – from combating highway robbery and cargo theft to addressing extortion and corruption challenges affecting operators nationwide.
First 100-day plan
Augusto Ramos is developing a focused 100-day plan to advance specific priorities. Among them is the promotion of secure truck parking areas for drivers to rest safely – a key component of broader infrastructure development and modernisation efforts.
He also pledged to propose initiatives to address the shortage of nearly 100,000 truck drivers and continue efforts to formalise and professionalise the sector’s workforce.
With the new leadership in place, CANACAR will continue to tackle structural challenges and reinforce the industry’s role as the backbone of Mexico’s economy.